Corporate Paralegal
Corporate Paralegal
An established and mission‑driven organization is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its dynamic legal department. This role provides direct support to senior legal leadership and serves as a key liaison between internal teams, outside counsel, and third‑party partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Administrative Support
- Proactively manage legal intake, routing, and timely responses to internal client requests
- Draft and edit legal documents, including contracts, memoranda, notices, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and factual investigations
- Monitor and maintain attorney calendars, meeting deliverables, and deadlines
- Maintain department files, board books, and legal software databases
Contract & Document Management
- Track, manage, and organize company contracts, notices, discovery requests, real estate files, and finance documentation
- Draft, review, and maintain contracts, addendums, and supporting documents
- Prepare and coordinate notices, agendas, minutes, and materials for Board and Committee meetings
Transactional & Compliance Support
- Assist with transaction closings, including loans, property acquisitions/sales, and easements
- Support annual financial audit response preparation and submission
- Process outside counsel invoices and reconcile P‑Card statements
- Support corporate compliance initiatives, including evidence retention and regulatory readiness
Department Operations
- Submit purchase requisitions and support financial and administrative workflows
- Collaborate with the Executive Assistant to ensure efficient department operations; provide backup support as needed (e.g., calendar management, reporting, travel arrangements, supply orders)
- Serve as a professional, responsive point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience (graduate degree preferred)
Core Competencies
- Adaptable * Collaborative * Conscientious
- Critical Thinker * Outcome‑Driven * Professional
Technical Skills
- Strong legal research abilities
- Experience with litigation databases and litigation management tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with transactional, corporate, and compliance processes
Soft Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
- Ability to engage effectively with all levels of an organization and with external counsel
- High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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